Spring is just around the corner, and that calls for fresh veggies (and cheese, of course). Take a cue from this week’s fan photo winner Brian C. of Connecticut’s Mystic Cheese Company and whip up your own flatbread creation. He made his with asparagus, Mystic Cheese Melinda Mae (named for a Shel Silverstein poem), dill, and a touch of Cask 8 Balsamic Vinegar. Congrats Brian!

Written by Alicia Hahn

Alicia Hahn is an online editorial intern for culture who excels at eating and enjoys writing, crosswords, and cooking (preferably with cheese). Originally from San Francisco, she moved to Boston for school and fell in love with the city (despite an annual campaign against winter). Her favorite place to be is the farmers’ market, where she finds weird and exciting ingredients to make or break her next meal.

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culture is the ultimate publication for those who love cheese. This magazine is devoted to delivering the most innovative, eye-opening stories about the world's many cheeses and cheesemakers. Within each issue, you can travel to gorgeous cheese regions, meet passionate makers and mongers, discover one-of-a-kind recipes, and even learn how to make your own cheeses. Each issue is a resource for readers of any background.